This is the best Cappadocia video I have seen. It's informative and very professional. Thank you very much.

@bradball

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words!

@ashishrawat1624

7 ай бұрын

Yes and to the point.

@ashishrawat1624

7 ай бұрын

Best thing I came to know is the airport . I was checking flights to nevseher airport which were not direct. So I was planning by bus which was too much time taking. Thanks for info🙂

I've been to Capadocia 3 times since 2008 an amazing place .

Well made review. Thanks for sharing. Learnt a lot!

Thank you. It was very detail and helpful.

That was so informative and enjoyable! Thank you so much! 😊🙏👏👏👏👏👏

@bradball

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

We just went there i loved Cappadocia

👍thanks for sharing. Good to know that the chances for the hot air balloons to take off in the winter is much lower than the summer time. I was originally planning to do it around Xmas time.

Been here was amazing

Very informative. Thank you.

@bradball

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

The most informative video on Cappadocia hot air balloon ride. Thank you!

@bradball

4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Very useful. Thank You!

Nice video. Thanks.

thank you very informative ❤❤

Nice video i enjoyed viewing it & nice picturization

@bradball

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind words 🙏🏼

Superb

Thank you for sharing. Will be there in 6 weeks ;)

@bradball

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, enjoy your visit!

@orlandoboy

9 ай бұрын

me too! have a great time

Nice video! We just came back from Turkey. We did the comfort flight as it was my birthday. It was a small basket max 10 people. Minus the 2 pilots, it was divided into two sections where a family of 4 stood and us plus a lady. Very comfortable indeed!

@kimstlaurent631

7 ай бұрын

What company provides the comfort /small basket ride ?

@Lamanialiyu

7 ай бұрын

@@kimstlaurent631 we booked with Voyager via our hotel

excellent

@bradball

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@imtiazuddin380

Жыл бұрын

You can video editing for attract your audience

Brad,thanks a lot for your wonderful video. This is Flor from Argentina. I was looking for an interesting and captivating video to teach about this place to my students. I teach English as a foreign language and now teaching adults. Loved how you described, organised the information and I have learnt a lot about the place. Permission to use it in my lessons. Thanks again, I will have to visit this place soon. Regards

@bradball

25 күн бұрын

Glad you liked the video. Full permission to use for your lessons. Enjoy!

Great video till you spoke about the balloon ride like it was a space launch. Loved your B roll videos. Lots of info. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Dont book online for the hot air balloon rides if you have extra time there and don't want to get ripped off. Go to the tour agencies in person there and make them compete. I got it for 55 euro per person. Never let your hotel book it - they will overcharge you.

@bradball

Ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment.. it’s such a supply and demand game. I agree with you - if you can negotiate in person, that’s probably the best bet. My understanding is that it becomes tricky when wind or weather cancels out some days and you have pent up demand. I think if you can get a ride for 55 euro, you’re getting a very good deal!

@lloydclarke508

Ай бұрын

Really, this is an amazing price for it, can you send me more info pls

great video. Thank you. also did you ask how they are able to steer the balloon? thanks My only question are their 2 pilots for each balloon just in case of an emergency?

Sweet video lol cant wait we do 1 month in turkey in april

@bradball

2 ай бұрын

Have fun... I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

12:30 SO MANY PEOPLE IN THAT BASKET?? DANGEROUS !!

I want to plan a photoshoot at cappadocia but online it’s very costly. Would you know if I can walk-in and get a photographer over there

I bought a ticket to the balloons last minute and paid a lot less than $200. I think it was $120.

@bradball

10 ай бұрын

Well done! I think that’s a good strategy… particularly if you’re there for a few days and have flexible travel options.

@sheiladisla

9 ай бұрын

Please share the balloon company :) I found Turquaz Balloons for $175

@Cappadociaguide

4 ай бұрын

It depends on the days. Sometimes it does not fly because of air conditions so the next day prices can be 2 or 3 fold unfortunately.

@aminekemicha8951

2 ай бұрын

Can you please share with us which company !?

Wow Amazing so beautiful video ❤❤❤🪂

are carparks easily avaible if we decided to rent a car?and are traffic heavy ?

It is better to visit in July or August because it is really cold at night during May or June.

@bradball

11 ай бұрын

My visit was in April and it was delightful weather… chilly at night (needed a jacket) but very pleasant otherwise. I think May or June would be just fine.

When did u visit ? is may mid a good time to visit ? does it rain in may?

@bradball

11 ай бұрын

My understanding is that May - September is the best season where you have the greatest chance of lifting off in a balloon.

Hello friend, how many days would you suggest. My friend is suggesting a week and that seems a bit much

@bradball

9 ай бұрын

I think a week is a bit long. I was there 3 days and felt like I saw everything I needed. 3-4 days is good.

How did you choose which company? Which did you fly with?

@bradball

10 ай бұрын

Simply did a search on Trip Advisor. I think service and price are very similar for all.

Great video, but I have a question. I am going to visit cappadocia for a week later this year, and I want to rent a car. Do I need to have an international driving permit alongside my driving licence from my home country to drive in Turkey? Because I have read online that if I am visiting for less than 3 months then my license is enough, there is no need for IDP. However, some other websites said that I need an IDP alongside my license no matter the duration I will be visiting Turkey for, if I want to drive in Turkey. Could you please clarify? Thanks 🙏

@bradball

26 күн бұрын

I rented a car and had no problem - they accepted my American drivers license in Turkey without any questions. Just to be sure, I would rent from a large well known American car rental company (such as Hertz, Avis, Enterprise). Some rental car companies in Europe are starting to get more particular (i.e. Europcar).

@fishyfrog27

22 күн бұрын

@@bradball Thx

It is only phone cameras allowed onboard or can you take a bigger camera on?

@bradball

11 ай бұрын

I’m sure they’ll let you take any Digital camera on board.

@Arsenit

9 ай бұрын

They are not too concerned about the weight. I had my DSLR with me and a pretty big 26L backpack. No questions asked - all went into the basket.

Hi, where did you book your tickets from Istanbul to Cappadocia? From US or took a chance to book after going to Istanbul? Which website did you use? Booking from US looks expensive and package trip companies are asking for 40% non refundable down. Thanks

@bradball

Ай бұрын

We flew into Kayseri and rented a car. Tickets were booked directly with the airline about 2 weeks prior. Renting and driving in Turkey is easy. Kayseri is a larger city than Nevsehir (where most tour groups go) booking a flight should be easy and relatively inexpensive (depending upon the season). Note: Kayseri is further away from Gorome… but still an easy 1 hour drive. If possible, I would try to rent a car. So many things to see in Cappadocia and a car provides the freedom and flexibility. Generally when I travel I choose NOT to book with tour operators, but like the freedom and flexibility of traveling independently when possible.

@sumadhanud

Ай бұрын

Thank you! So renting and driving for US people is easier there? Would guides be available in places where we visit? Because package trip is offering their own English speaking guide to explain about places. I appreciate you taking time to respond. Thanks again

Hi, which month did you do this hot air balloon ride?

@bradball

3 ай бұрын

This was in April.

How many days you stayed in cappadocia ?

@bradball

9 ай бұрын

Stayed in Gorome for 3 days.

Thanx for info.m going next week there for specially this ride.n what about red and green tours after flight of hot air baloon?are they iseful to visit or not?

@bradball

11 ай бұрын

I think it depends. If you have a rental car, you can go everywhere on your own without joining a specific tour - that is what I prefer to do. However, it you don't have your own car, or if you prefer to be with a group, it could make sense to join the red or green tour. Good luck on your trip - you will surely enjoy Cappadocia!

@sanawaseem4241

11 ай бұрын

@@bradball thank u

8:10 do you recommend to book the Experience of the hot Baloon online or with local guides ? N what if the weather don't allow you, would you you get full refund ?

@bradball

9 ай бұрын

Yes, you will get your money back if the balloons can't go. If you are in Cappadocia for 3-4 days (especially in the summer) I would purchase from a local guide in town. You will save a lot of money. If you only have 1-2 days and you want to guarantee a spot, I would probably pay extra to reserve online beforehand.

@7RomanceTube7

9 ай бұрын

@@bradball thank you. Much appreciated

@Arsenit

9 ай бұрын

Look for balloon operators at AirBNB and ask their prices for specific days. If there was a no-fly day or two before the day - the prices can easily double or triple. On the other hand - if no cancelations prior to your dates - you can fly much cheaper. I got 3 of us flying in Aug. for 400USD total and I bet I could find even cheaper if I spent more time.

@bradball

9 ай бұрын

Excellent insight. Thanks for your comment/. @@Arsenit

@7RomanceTube7

9 ай бұрын

@Arsenit did you got ask for your Pasport # ?

On 1:27 you stayed where?

@bradball

9 ай бұрын

We stayed at a place called Castle Cave Hotel in Gorome. The clip at 1:27 was taken along the Main Street in Gorome.

@Ojeramup12

9 ай бұрын

Very nice!! But the prices for the balloons is too expensive. Another company can cut it by at least half.@@bradball

GOreme with an O. Not GEreme. Please learn to say the places names correctly. I did actually enjoy the visuals and it brought back fabulous memories of our stay at Coza Cave Hotel and hot air ballooning whilst spending a week in this amazing town

@Divide_et_impera_

2 ай бұрын

Actually it's Göreme (phonetically spoken as Geu-ré-mé)

Excellent video. I agree with everything you had to say about Cappadocia. One correction I do have to make is the following: "Two Spanish Tourists Killed in Air Balloon Accident in Turkey's Cappadocia. Oct. 18, 2022, at 4:47 a.m. ANKARA (Reuters) - Two Spanish tourists were killed and three were injured on Tuesday when the hot air balloon they were travelling in made a hard landing in Turkey's Cappadocia, the local governor's office said.Oct 18, 2022 " We were scheduled to take the balloon ride, 8 passenger balloon, in Oct the day after this incident but due to high winds no balloons flew the next day. Extremely disappointed.

@bradball

Жыл бұрын

Janet - thanks for watching and got your comment. I feel for you not being able to take a balloon ride while in Cappadocia. Also - you are very correct, there have been a few incidents over the years (my statement in the video was wrong)… including the fatal accident last October.

@kapadokyali_arabaci

11 ай бұрын

@@bradball Millions of people ride a hot air balloon every year. this flight is as safe as a commercial plane or as dangerous as a commercial plane...

Which hotel did u stay in?

@bradball

8 ай бұрын

Castle Cave Hotel in Gorome

Millions of people ride a hot air balloon every year. this flight is as safe as a commercial plane or as dangerous as a commercial plane...

if you have money you can take a ride of hot Air balloon for 4,6 people.maybe with your family or your friends

These are old world inherited structures. Melted. Not carved into.

Hot air balloon flight in Cappadocia is CHEAP. Too bad they don't do private flight anymore.

@renushah7729

9 ай бұрын

Hi joyjoy534 how cheap is cheap? Pls advise as we r planning to visit

@joyjoy534

9 ай бұрын

@@renushah7729 Less than US$200 per person. A fraction of the cost of staying at 4S Suttanahmet for 1 night.

HAHA been about 20 years before the previous incident! A quick youtube search could tell you thats a lie!

@bradball

Жыл бұрын

Sir, you are very correct. There have been multiple incidents over the last decade, including a fatal accident in 2022. My information source (the pilot shown briefly in the video) was clearly incorrect. I still believe the hot air balloon rides to be a relatively safe activity, but there have clearly been incidents over the years.

Ridicilous asking 200€ per person. 20ppl in each basket per day 1 balloo ride will make around 4000€ 🥴🥴 I wonder whether lower prices are charged for children and locals

@bradball

2 ай бұрын

Very expensive… but there seems to be no shortage of demand. My sense is that there may be some… but probably not too many locals or children who fly in the balloons. I’m unsure whether or not they get a special deal.

I want to plan a photoshoot at cappadocia but online it’s very costly. Would you know if I can walk-in and get a photographer over there

@bradball

7 ай бұрын

There are definitely places in Gorome where you can walk up and schedule a photography session.

I want to plan a photoshoot at cappadocia but online it’s very costly. Would you know if I can walk-in and get a photographer over there

@Cappadociaguide

4 ай бұрын

generally photographers are prereserved but you can contact when you come.